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Falcons RT McGary may need IR stint, says Morris

Falcons coach Raheem Morris said RT Kaleb McGary will miss "significant time" because of an injury he suffered Wednesday in practice and could be a candidate for IR.

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Falcons Starting OL To 'Miss Significant Time' With Injury

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga – The Atlanta Falcons’ worst fears were put on hold after right tackle Kaleb McGary injured his leg on Wednesday during their final training camp of the summer.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 22

1 last-minute trade Falcons must make before Week 1 of 2025 NFL season

With the NFL’s regular season looming, the Atlanta Falcons are one of the league’s most intriguing teams. After a promising training camp and preseason from Michael Penix Jr., hopes are high for Atlanta in the NFC South.

Ranking the offensive play-caller for each NFL team

Offense is the name of the game in the modern NFL, and offensive play callers have never been more creative. Here's a look at the top NFL play-callers from 1-32 early in the 2022 season.

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Jeff Ulbrich News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 22

Jeff Ulbrich Left Falcons Before Preseason Matchup vs. Cowboys: Report

Week 3 of the NFL preseason will be the last time any defenders playing Friday night have a chance to leave an impression in a game setting on Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.

NFL Week 9: Picks and preview

Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.

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Ranking all 32 NFL head coaches for the 2025 season

The impact of NFL head coaches is arguably greater than any other major US sport. Heading into the 2025 season, these are the best head coaches ranked from first to worst.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / August 22

A critical piece to the Falcons offensive puzzle

If Michael Penix Jr. is all that he’s cracked up to be, the Falcons offense has the chance to be elite. The skill position group is loaded with budding stars, and the offensive line is returning four starters.

Ranking the next five-year windows for each NFL team

Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 22

NFL Network Reveals Best, Worst-Case Scenarios for Atlanta Falcons 1st-Round Picks

The Atlanta Falcons have historically had the worst pass rush in the NFL. There's been a chronic lack of investment on the defensive side of the ball that spans several general managers.

Kaleb McGary News / Sporting News / August 22

Falcons predicted to trade for Cowboys' 7-year veteran starter as Kaleb McGary's injury replacement

The Falcons could very well make a move to replace Kaleb McGary until he is healthy. However, it isn't going to be a move that will be jaw dropping.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 22

Undrafted Rookie Making Strong Case for Atlanta Falcons Roster Spot

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Atlanta Falcons running back Nathan Carter is now just two weeks removed from one of the scariest moments of his football career.

Kirk Cousins News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 21

Falcons' Kirk Cousins Likely Staying, But One Team Remains Potential Option

Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins has remained on the Atlanta Falcons roster past every single deadline this offseason. The expectation is that will remain the case next week when NFL teams are required to cut their rosters down from 90 to 53 players by 4 pm ET on August 26.

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Grading the offseason for all 32 NFL teams

With another wild NFL offseason in the books, teams are ready to open the 2025 regular season. We won't know the true results of the offseason moves until the season plays out, but here's a look at how each team addressed its needs.

Michael Penix Jr. News / A to Z Sports / August 21

Falcons face troubling new concern that threatens to complicate Michael Penix Jr.’s development in his first full season as the starter

Things are looking a little unsettling for the Atlanta Falcons at what has been one of their most stable positions in recent memory. With the Falcons rolling into the 2025 season with second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 21

Falcons receive unfortunate preseason injury update

The Atlanta Falcons need to pull out all the stops if they want to win the NFC South in 2025. Atlanta put a lot of work into their defense this offseason.

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ESPN is Excited for What Atlanta Falcons Bring to 2025 Season

Ben Solak, an NFL analyst on ESPN, ranked all 32 NFL teams in terms of watchability heading into the 2025 NFL season. The Atlanta Falcons fell just shy of the top five, coming in at No.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / August 21

Report: Falcons preparing for RT Kaleb McGary to miss games

Atlanta has two weeks to figure out who will protect the blind side of starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. when the regular season begins Sept. 7 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Kaleb McGary News / SportsTalkATL / August 21

Ominous update on the injury to Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary

Yesterday was a very bad day for the Falcons, and especially Michael Penix Jr. The right tackle position in Atlanta is far more important than it is for other organizations.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 21